District of Columbia Electricity Rates
Residential rate
25.41¢/kWh
+35% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#10
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$224
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $69.52 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $216.29 |
| Window AC unit | $55.62 |
| Portable AC unit | $67.98 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $92.70 |
| Heat pump water heater | $23.17 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $23.17 |
| Washing machine | $1.93 |
| Dishwasher | $10.04 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $9.27 |
| Chest freezer | $10.81 |
| Electric oven | $19.31 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for District of Columbia
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.95/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- District of Columbia rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.